Hour 1: How Much Better Did Cowboys Get After 1st Round?

First Take

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🗓️ 24 April 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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First Take begins with the NFC East coming for the "Best Division Belt!" The Giants and Cowboys bolstered their lines and defensive backs with OSU studs! Did they BOTH nail their first round picks? (0:00) Then, Stephen A. goes OFF on the sorry Knicks. Mikal Bridges trade mentioned! (24:00) Next, do you love or hate the Eagles trading up for WR Makai Lemon? (42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:40.9	I'm looking forward to
0:41.9	getting it working Arizona.
0:42.9	You're doing me?
0:43.4	I'm always open.
0:44.4	Let's make a mark on his lead.
0:46.3	I'm on top of the world.
0:48.1	I ain't coming down.
0:49.6	This is my phone now.
0:51.1	Just look at the crowd.
0:52.5	We have the first true stunner.
0:55.0	We're living out the dream.
0:59.0	It's just the beginning.
1:00.0	Let's go!
1:05.0	Hello, welcome to first take. It is Friday.
1:09.0	I am Shay Cornett, Stephen A. Smith. Ryan Clark, Dan
1:11.8	Rolowski are with us from Pittsburgh. Stephen A is in D.C. Good morning, fellas. How are you?
1:17.1	Hold it. Good morning, everybody. Good morning, everybody. Good morning to the American people.
1:22.7	I'm here in the nation's capital. Let me take a moment to my man, Dan Olavski and R.C., very, very busy evenings.
1:31.3	I saw the work that you all have done. I must say, you guys were wonderful. I approved that message.
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